“Right now, this moment, it’s a flat-out no,” said Bollea, adding that he’d run as a Republican despite once supporting President Barack Obama, said. When prodded if he’d ever change his mind, Bollea added, “I’m saying no in this moment.”

The contest is being pushed by prominent Republican strategist Roger Stone.

Bollea said he “doesn’t want to run,” that he has a great life on the beach, but has been fielding calls about running for governor, U.S. senate and mayor.